A Tiny Amount of Magnesium Chloride Contains 150 Magnesium Ions

question 61

Multiple Choice

A tiny amount of magnesium chloride contains 150 magnesium ions and 300 chloride ions. The correct formula for magnesium chloride is:

• A)MgCl
• B)Mg₂Cl
• C)MgCl₂
• D)Mg₁₅₀Cl₃₀₀

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